Recommended reading from around the Wide World of Web:Smart Dogs evaluates the evaluators when it comes to testing rescue dogs with resource guarding issues:The testers waited until the dog was busy eating the food, then began to poke annoyingly at its face with a fake hand on a stick.This is a good piece - read … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Cranky Dog Bloggers for Obama
A group of pet owners are blogging on the US Presidential race at Bark Obama! This is not a pet blog but rather a political blog written by people who love pets. You've been warned. And: welcome!
One More Time for Old Times’ Sake
Mars Petcare US is (again) recalling food due to Salmonella concerns. Affected brands include Pedigree, Ol' Roy, and Pet Pride. I guess we're supposed to be thankful that they told us about the Salmonella at all, even if it was on a Friday night, during a hurricane, and the problem has been going on for … Continue reading One More Time for Old Times’ Sake
Got Any Old Pet Food That Fell Behind the Lazy Susan?
The website Pet Food Recall Facts is putting out a call for unopened canned/pouches of old pet food for testing:If any pet owners have unopened samples of pet food manufactured prior to the end of December 2006, and would be willing to make them available for testing, please contact me. The samples I’m interested in … Continue reading Got Any Old Pet Food That Fell Behind the Lazy Susan?
Michigan "Pet Sellers" May Be Investigated by the FBI
The AKC alerts us to a proposed pet ordinance in Michigan - HB 6395 - that sounds a leetle scary:If adopted, HB 6395 would:Define anyone who sells or offers for sale more than two dogs per year, or more than one litter of dogs per year, as a "petseller."Mandate that those who qualify as pet … Continue reading Michigan "Pet Sellers" May Be Investigated by the FBI
Let’s Play Oddball
Tom cats in China are apparently growing "wings", as reported by The Telegraph. At first you might think these are just big tufts of extra fur, but they actually have bone underneath. Huh. As I am fond of saying: cats is da craziest people!***There is no new Parvo. There is no new Parvo. There is … Continue reading Let’s Play Oddball
We are So Screwed
An article at Mother Jones titled "The Chinavore's Dilemma" gives us an overview on how the FDA allowed - and keeps allowing - tainted imports from China to enter the US. Pet food, toys, toothpaste, heparin, seafood... and the hits just keep on comin'. "Indeed, FDA documents scrutinized by Mother Jones show that officials havelong … Continue reading We are So Screwed
"Pedigree Dogs Exposed"
Last week, BBC aired an hour long documentary called "Pedigree Dogs Exposed". It's available in six segments on YouTube but I am on Bellsouth dialup and the 3 legged asthmatic hamster they've got powering their internet service just isn't turning the wheel as reliably as one might hope. Sooo, I haven't seen it. But I … Continue reading "Pedigree Dogs Exposed"
SC Hog-Dogging Case Closed
In 2004, several dirtbags were rounded up in Chester County, SC - including the county's animal control director - in a hog-dog fighting bust. "Hog-dog rodeos" are some twisted idiots' idea of "sport" where dogs are turned loose in an enclosure with wild hogs whose tusks have been removed. Sickos stand outside the ring with … Continue reading SC Hog-Dogging Case Closed
Personal Pet Post: Just Because I Love Her
I don't post about my pets very often but just wanted to share this photo of my too-adorable-to-be-as-disobedient-as-she-is Beagle. Graham turns 9 years old next month and I can honestly say - despite all the trash she's "redistributed" for me on the floor, and how many times she's unmade the bed, and all the lizards … Continue reading Personal Pet Post: Just Because I Love Her
